1535

1545 Collins Avenue

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for partial demolition and renovation of the Royal Palm Hotel building at 1545 Collins Avenue and site improvements. The proposal includes reconfiguring public areas, renovating the pool deck area, and redesigning the front yard driveway configuration.

From the Letter of Intent

Partial renovation and minor demolition to allow certain improvements to the first and second floors of the Royal Palm Hotel. The project aims to create a cohesive guest experience through experiential design and elevate the functionality of the spaces by creating connected rooms with better sightlines for guests entering the Property.

• Enhancing the arrival experience with new landscaping and restoring entry drive to original 1939 design
• Relocating existing historic nonconforming pylon and signage
• Creating new landscape island with relocated historic fountain
• Providing new pedestrian paths to Property
• Renovating the Compass Rose bar to host a new café with communal tables
• Relocating the lobby reception desk closer to main entry
• Adding a new lobby bar in current lobby lounge location
• Relocating historic decorative metal from interior circular windows to be highlighted as artwork
• Slightly expanding the second story 'Cookery' restaurant slab
• Removing the second story pool and replacing with a terrace
• Adding new landscaping, exterior seating, and fire pits in the breezeway
• Renovating and redesigning the pool restaurant
• Extending the pool to create sun shelf
• Adding an interstitial deck between pool restaurant and pool
• Adding removable cabanas
• Adding new landscaping throughout pool area

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Proposed alteration of front yard configuration inconsistent with original as-built design
• Proposed demolition of likely original fountain element along front property line
• Zoning code compliance issues with accessory outdoor bar counters and oceanfront overlay setbacks
• Missing recycling/salvage plan for partial demolition

Application

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